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ElectricNew Ontario Facility to Support F-150 Lightning Production
A week after Stellantis announced a new EV battery plant in Windsor , Ontario, Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International said it will leverage its body and chassis expertise to provide innovative battery enclosures. In a move that is expected to create up to 150 new jobs, the company will …
News2023 Ford F-150 Rattler Brings Off-Road Fun to the Masses
Pickup and off-road driving enthusiasts have a number of options when it comes to the Ford F-150 including FX4 Off-Road and Tremor packages and of course the fearsome F-150 Raptor . The company feels the need to add one more. Meet the 2023 F-150 Rattler, a new entry-level model with …
DealersMontreal Ford Dealer Donates Vehicles to Students
Ford Canada the Desjardins Ford dealership on Marcel-Laurin Boulevard north of Montreal recently teamed up to offer a used Edge SUV and F-150 pickup to students majoring in various automotive fields. The initiative is part of Ford's Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program. The École des Métiers de l’Équipement Motorisé will …
NewsMore Bad News for Ford Dealers, Customers
Parts shortages and supply chain issues are causing nightmares for most automakers right now, but some are more affected than other. Ford , in particular, says that 37 of its suppliers are failing to provide parts as scheduled, resulting in over 100,000 units of production being lost, according to a …
NewsPatent Filings Confirm Ford’s Upcoming Multi-Function Tailgate
The Ford F-150 may be the best-selling vehicle in North America, but there’s always room for improvement, and it could take a page from some of its competitors when it comes to the tailgate. Unlike the Honda Ridgeline , Ram 1500 , Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra , Ford’s full-size …
ElectricFord F-150 Lightning Production Nearly Doubling to Meet Demand
Facing stronger demand than initially planned, Ford last month stopped taking reservations for the fully electric F-150 Lightning to pave the way for factory orders, which will start this Thursday. With nearly 200,000 reservations so far, even if just three quarters turned into actual sales, production would have been full …
Recalls2021-2022 Ford F-150s Recalled Over Possible Driveshaft Fracture
Ford is announcing a recall on nearly 185,000 F-150 pickups from the 2021-2022 model years in the U.S. because the driveshaft could fracture. More specifically, we’re talking about Crew Cab units with four-wheel drive and the 302A package. Transport Canada has yet to say how many units are affected by …
ElectricFord F-150 Lightning Closing in on 200,000 Reservations
UPDATED (12/10/2021): Ford has now stopped taking reservations to pave the way for factory orders. Below is the original story. Whether you’ve already made a $100 deposit for the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning or are thinking about it, prepare to wait—a lot. The automaker now says it has received …
ElectricPre-Production Ford F-150 Lightnings Ready to Hit the Road
Unveiled in May, the all-new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning —the fully electric variant of North America’s best-selling pickup—will begin deliveries to customers next spring. Today, pre-production kicked off at the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Simultaneously, Ford announced an additional investment of $250 million USD ($325 million …
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